
Crafting is a great way for kids to unleash their creativity while having loads of fun.
Whether they’re gluing, painting, sticking or building, they’re developing fine motor skills without even realising it – and they’ll get a real sense of achievement showing off their masterpieces, too!
We’ve hand-picked some of our favourite kits and ideas that would make the perfect present for the crafty kid in your life.
Flying Tiger has many great craft supplies and ideas for children, from hobby clay, fun ink stamps and beads to this fun 3D printing pen (£20), perfect for crafting three-dimensional masterpieces.
If your kid would love to craft but doesn’t know what to make, get them this Eco Craft Book (£12.99) from Fig & Fox. It’s full of imaginative projects that make use of everyday recycling items and repurposes them into something amazing, from egg carton crowns to beeswax lunch bags.
Hair styling options are endless with this fun Multicolour DIY Beaded Elastic Hair Tie Set (£12) from Claire’s - you can create a different look for every day of the week. There are even glow-in-the-dark beads for an extra dazzling impact!
The Lovisa Kids collection is perfect for little ones with big imaginations. Check out this Rose Gold Make Your Own Fruit Necklace Giftbox (£11), which contains a gold-toned necklace and a choice of cute fruit enamel charms.
What child doesn’t love paint? There are lots of painting kits available at The Entertainer – try this Out of the Box Animal Pebble Painting set (£6), which has everything they'll need to transform ordinary pebbles into extraordinary colourful creatures.
Søstrene Grene is the perfect one-stop shop for any child’s creative project – check out this brilliant DIY Craft Set (£13.77), with everything from beads, stickers and googly eyes to pom poms, pipe cleaners and metallic paper.